Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, founded the non-profit
organization 20 years ago. The foundation supports programs that advance
peace and health worldwide and have improved the lives of people in more than
65 countries.

The highlight of the weekend was an auction featuring a variety of corporate
donations, personal and historical items. A maple four-poster bed crafted by
President Carter brought the highest auction price of $250,000. Other donated
auction items included a 2002 Saab automobile, which sold for $45,000. The
buyers can select the Saab model of their choice.

"Rosalynn and I are grateful and pleased that so many people care about the
work of The Carter Center. Their contributions give hope to suffering people
worldwide," said President Carter.

Among the 300 guests at the event were baseball legend Hank Aaron along with
members of the FutureForce, a leadership program for at-risk Atlanta area
youth.

"2002 marked the seventh year of Saab's support of the Carter Center and its
global programs," said Dan Chasins, President and COO of Saab Cars USA. "We
are proud to support an organization with such dedication to the advancement
of human rights on all fronts -- health, education, community development,
and the cultivation of hope for those in need."

Saab Cars USA, Inc. is the importer of Saab 9-5 and 9-3 automobiles for Saab
Automobile AB and is headquartered in Norcross, Ga., near Atlanta.